Mike Tomlin has never experienced a losing season as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach. Judging by his tenor following the Steelers’ 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans, Tomlin seems prepared to do anything to keep that remarkable streak alive.
In his post-game press conference, Tomlin was asked about whether the Steelers would consider making “changes” after such an embarrassing defeat. Note: Pittsburgh likely lost Kenny Pickett to a knee injury for a little while in Houston. Once Tomlin realized what the reporter was actually asking, he snapped into action, professing that Pittsburgh’s unacceptable performance Sunday simply necessitates something change.
(Warning: NSFW language in the tweet and video below)
Mike Tomlin asked if there’s going to be changes, he says emphatically, “Hell yeah there’s going to be changes.”
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) October 1, 2023
Coach Tomlin addresses the media following our game against the Texans. pic.twitter.com/V0qL8rWw9O
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 1, 2023
The Steelers aren’t in an abyss like their divisional rival in Cincinnati. A 2-2 record is something that should be very easy to build upon. But Pittsburgh didn’t resemble a team prepared to do just that while getting clocked by the Texans. And Tomlin knows it. He’s probably also the only person who knows how to fix these Steelers.
What could those “changes” resemble? For one, offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s scheme has proven consistently inept. Demoting him would be warranted. On defense, it might be time to start giving rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. more snaps.
The Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since 2016. Tomlin better adapt and work whatever magic he has and fast.
This was how Twitter reacted to Tomlin's threat
Oh my god is it happening? https://t.co/eu0YLxNb3M
— Steelers Network (@SteelersNetwork) October 1, 2023
Seen this film before. It's not cinema https://t.co/I4vyjcDfFR
— JB (@MrNoFollowers2) October 1, 2023
I’ll believe it when I see it. This team hasn’t changed anything for three years. Tomlin’s a made man and he knows it. https://t.co/IdGl6GXPx2
— Jarrett Bailey (@JBaileyNFL) October 1, 2023
Had to check to make sure this was the real Brooke Pryor. I’ll believe Mike T when I see it. My confidence in him is wearing thin. https://t.co/T0dIccINjw
— Sam Alves (@SamJAlves) October 1, 2023
wish i believed it was going to be anything impactful https://t.co/mZmjpWxEp3
— 🖤kater tots💛 (@sidssweatyhat) October 1, 2023
This basically means we are going to trade a 7th round pick for a CB that will stay on IR all year and we will promote Matt Canada again. https://t.co/P5DQopkB1r
— SteelersDiscussion (@SteelersDiscus1) October 1, 2023
Just not the obvious ones that need changing https://t.co/rz5UPbiDZH
— UK Steelers (@UKSteelers) October 1, 2023
Just hard to believe there are going to be serious changes when this is an organization that has almost become synonymous for sticking with the status quo, especially when it comes to the coaching staff.
Right time for the Steelers to make serious changes was last offseason. https://t.co/uRECQiIQZP
— Daniel Valente (@StatsGuyDaniel) October 1, 2023
Mike Tomlin is officially on the clock. Unless he fires Matt Canada, these are hollow words… again https://t.co/WvKDyqngto
— Frankie Saraceno (@frankiesaraceno) October 1, 2023
